Cabarrus County, North Carolina
9 ZIP codes · Avg score 81/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-04
EPA monitoring reports for Cabarrus County cover 9 ZIP codes and tell a largely reassuring story — compliance rates are high and health-based violations are far below the national norm.
How Cabarrus County Compares
How Cabarrus County Compares
Cabarrus County scores 8 points above the North Carolina state average (73/100) and 13 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 11.9 (asthma 10.4%, diabetes 10.8%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,028, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.34% avg pipe failure probability, 11% of ZIPs at high risk
42.1% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
→ Stable trendEPA violation counts by year across Cabarrus County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2021 with 12 violations. Past 5 years: 17 total (17 health-based).
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,028
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
89,567 housing units in Cabarrus County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Cabarrus County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Cabarrus County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Cabarrus County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Cabarrus County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Concord, | 120,548 | 56 |
| 2 | Silver Maples Estates Mhp | 463 | 54 |
| 3 | Shiloh Church Road S/d | 3,102 | 51 |
| 4 | Whitehurst Mhp | 688 | 45 |
| 5 | Zemosa Acres Water System | 650 | 45 |
19 total water systems serve Cabarrus County.
All ZIP Codes in Cabarrus County
9 ZIP codes tracked in Cabarrus County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28026 | Concord | 87 | A | 15 (1 health) | — |
| 2 | 28082 | Kannapolis | 87 | A | 2 | — |
| 3 | 28107 | Midland | 87 | A | 0 | $352K |
| 4 | 28025 | Concord | 81 | B | 15 (1 health) | $264K |
| 5 | 28027 | Concord | 81 | B | 15 (1 health) | $342K |
| 6 | 28081 | Kannapolis | 81 | B | 2 | $257K |
| 7 | 28083 | Kannapolis | 81 | B | 2 | $194K |
| 8 | 28075 | Harrisburg | 75 | B | 9 (2 health) | $444K |
| 9 | 28124 | Mount Pleasant | 73 | B | 0 | $268K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Cabarrus County
Four sources — EPA, NSF, FEMA, CDC — drive the match.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Cabarrus County, North Carolina
Overview
Cabarrus County in North Carolina covers 9 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (81/100).
7 of 9 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 5 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.